Patient's question:
I recently got a cold and then started bleeding. It has been going on for half a month. I have had an IUD for 5 years and it doesn't cause any pain or discomfort, just like normal people. I had a gynecological examination and colposcopy, and there were no problems. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Irregular menstruation has many causes, which are typically classified into two major categories in clinical practice: one is functional, such as irregular menstruation caused by endocrine dysfunction; the other is organic, such as conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, and endometriosis, which can also lead to irregular menstruation.Go to the hospital for a check-up and take medication accordingly. In the meantime, eat more foods that boost qi and blood, or try traditional Chinese medicine for regulating menstruation, such as angelica sinensis (Dang Gui), astragalus (Huang Qi), and Leonurus cardiaca (Yi Mu Cao). Drink plenty of water, reduce spicy and irritating foods, pay attention to a balanced diet, and exercise more.
Wishing you good health.